Brian Leetch

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In this Oct. 30, 1999 file photo, Matt Higgins of the Montreal Canadiens is upended by the New York Rangers' Brian Leetch during an NHL game in Montreal. The Hockey Hall of Fame will welcome an all-star lineup this year: Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille and Leetch comprise a stellar class of 2009 that also includes longtime New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello in the builder category.

In this Oct. 30, 1999 file photo, Matt Higgins of the Montreal Canadiens is upended by the New York Rangers' Brian Leetch during an NHL game in Montreal. The Hockey Hall of Fame will welcome an all-star lineup this year: Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille and Leetch comprise a stellar class of 2009 that also includes longtime New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello in the builder category. (RYAN REMIORZ / AP)

In this Oct. 30, 1999 file photo, Matt Higgins of the Montreal Canadiens is upended by the New York Rangers' Brian Leetch during an NHL game in Montreal. The Hockey Hall of Fame will welcome an all-star lineup this year: Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille and Leetch comprise a stellar class of 2009 that also includes longtime New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello in the builder category.